They hook you and later you discover that they want you to pay them before they will share all the personal information you just gave them with a potential employer. Presumably, the more you pay them the more offers you will get, the more options for employment you will have. So Care.com collects $ from both sides and if you don't pay, your availability is not shared.

It really feels like a scam. They will not talk to you if you have questions. the "instruction sheet" they send you is convoluted.

Pros

Sounds good on paper

Cons

difficult to understand the rules for getting your availability out to employers

I had the opportunity to work with a nice mom with her 7-month-old baby. Real easy stuff, feeding the baby, carrying the baby, and all baby related activities, and I accompanied them on things like errands and mommy and me classes. Unfortunately, I made the rookie mistake of not getting my hours set in a contract, when I was hired she said she'd need me 25 to 30 hours a week, that never happened. She'd need me between 10 and 20 hours a week, that was not nearly enough money. So I strongly recommend that folks get their desired hours in the form of a contract.

Hello, I am currently a private tutor, also a full time student at Berkeley College. Becoming a tutor means that you have to be reliable and understanding under all circumstances. I love being able to teach children and encourage them to study with enjoyable techniques.

I love babysitting and I have grown very close to the kids. I didn't know how much I should get paid so I feel I'm getting underpaid for two kids but they make it worth it. Be sure to ask about taxes at the beginning.

I met a great family on care.com and am still in their lives even though I no longer work for them. Easy to work for someone directly, easy to communicate what you have going on without having to factor in other people.